VIZIO QUICK START GUIDE Co-Star™ LT Stream Player
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your Player is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. Misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your Player from being damaged, the following instructions should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your Player. Read the following safety instructions before operating your Player. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents.................................................................................................. 2 You Will Need.......................................................................................................... 3 Getting to Know Your Stream Player....................................................................... 4 Before You Begin......................................................................................................
PACKAGE CONTENTS OK VIZIO Co-Star™ LT Stream Player Remote with Batteries Power Adapter 2 This Quick Start Guide
YOU WILL NEED HDTV with an available HDMI input port HDMI Cable Internet connection (Wi-Fi) FOR THE BEST EXPERIENCE, YOU SHOULD HAVE HD Cable or Satellite Box with an available HDMI port A second HDMI Cable High-Speed Internet connection* *For the best online experience, you should have a high-speed internet connection with speeds of 1Mbps or higher.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR STREAM PLAYER FRONT IR Receiver LED Indicator (On bottom) BACK Ventilation Slots HDMI In HDMI Out USB DC In Did you notice that the Co-Star™ Stream player does not have a power button? Leave it plugged in to receive automatic software updates. See Power Mode on page 13 for more options.
APP SHORTCUTS Press to quickly open the selected app LEFT/RIGHT ARROW Navigate menus OK/PLAY/PAUSE Select the highlighted option or Play/Pause media playback OK Hold left arrow to rewind UP/DOWN ARROW Navigate menus (Functions may vary by app) Hold right arrow to fast forward EXIT Close the on-screen menu or app BACK Go to previous screen or menu (Function may vary by app) V BUTTON Press once to open the VIZIO Internet Apps™ (V.I.A.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Be sure to give your Stream Player room to breathe. Place it in a well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Î Î Do not place on other devices. Do not place in direct sunlight. R Î Do not place in enclosed spaces. Place in well-ventilated area.
CONNECTING YOUR STREAM PLAYER 1 Connect your cable or satellite box to the Stream Player with an HDMI cable.* Connect to HDMI IN HD Cable/Satellite Box HDMI Cable* If you do not have a Cable/Satellite Box, you can skip this step, but you will not be able to enjoy the easy access to menus displayed over your main TV source. *HDMI cable sold separately.
2 Connect the Stream Player to your TV with an HDMI cable.* Connect to HDMI OUT HDMI Cable* *HDMI cable sold separately.
3 Connect the power adapter to the Stream Player to DC IN as shown. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The Stream Player automatically powers on.
4 Locate the arrow on the battery cover and gently slide it away from the remote with your thumb. Insert the included AAA batteries matching the + and — symbols. Gently slide the battery cover back into place.
5 If you connected a Cable/Satellite Box, turn it on. Then turn on your TV and set the TV input to the correct HDMI port. The diagram below shows the path of the TV signal when all devices are correctly connected.
FIRST-TIME SETUP 1 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight your preferred language. Press the OK button to continue. 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight your country. Press the OK button to continue.
3 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight your preferred power mode. Press the OK button to continue. Power Mode Description Quick Start The Co-Star LT™ Stream Player is always on, instantly ready to start streaming and receive automatic updates. Eco Mode The Co-Star LT™ Stream Player automatically enters a low-power standby mode if a compatible TV* is powered off. Press any button on the stream player’s remote control to exit the standby mode.
4 Adjust the picture size to best fit your TV. Press and hold the Arrow buttons on the remote control until the white space disappears. Press the OK button to continue. 5 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight your wireless network. Press the OK button to continue.
6 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote control to enter your wireless network password. When you are finished, highlight Connect and press the OK button to continue. 7 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight I Accept to accept the terms of service and press OK. Use the on-screen keyboard to register your Co-Star LT™. First-time setup is complete.
USING VIZIO INTERNET APPS PLUS™ (V.I.A. PLUS) OPENING THE V.I.A. PLUS APP DOCK VIZIO Internet Apps™ (V.I.A.) Plus delivers popular online content to your Co-Star LT™. V.I.A. features a selection of Apps that allow you to watch movies and TV shows, listen to music, get weather and news information, and more–all on demand. To open the V.I.A. Plus Dock and launch an app: 1. Press the V Button on the remote. 2. Highlight a V.I.A. App by scrolling left and right using the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote.
USING THE FULLSCREEN V.I.A. APPS WINDOW 2. Highlight a V.I.A. App by using the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote. The fullscreen V.I.A. apps window allows you to add apps. The apps on the first page are displayed in the V.I.A. apps dock. Apps on other pages can be moved to the dock. To use the V.I.A. Plus Fullscreen Apps Window: 3. Launch a V.I.A. App by highlighting it and pressing the OK button on the remote. 1. Press the V Button on the remote twice. 4. To exit the V.I.A.
FULLSCREEN V.I.A. APPS WINDOW OVERVIEW • All Apps - Displays every app that is available for download. The fullscreen apps window allows you to add, delete, and move your apps. The My Apps tab displays apps that are already installed on your Stream Player. The first four rows of apps on the page are featured in the V.I.A. Plus App Dock. • Categories - Displays apps sorted into categories: Spotlight, Yahoo!, Weather, News and Finance, Movies and TV, Photos and Video, Sports, and Music.
ADDING APPS TO YOUR STREAM PLAYER 2. Press and hold the OK button. You can add, delete, and move Apps on your My Apps tab for a custom look and feel. When the App is installed, a star is displayed in the top right-hand corner of the App icon as shown below along with a text confirmation. To add an App to your stream player: 1. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the app you want to add.
DELETING AN APP FROM YOUR STREAM PLAYER 1. While in My Apps, use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the app you want to add. 2. Press and hold the OK button until the following options are displayed: 3. Press OK to delete the app. A dialog box is displayed: 4. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to select Delete and press OK.The app is removed from your My Apps tab.
MOVING APPS ON THE STREAM PLAYER 1. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the app you want to add. 2. Press and hold the OK button until the following options appear: 3. Use the Arrow buttons to move the app to the desired location and press OK to place the app. You can also preview apps without installing them. Highlight the app you wish to preview and press OK to open.
USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU Your Stream Player features an easy-to-use on-screen settings menu. From this menu, you can: VIZIO • Adjust the Audio Settings • Adjust the Network Settings • Adjust System Settings Network • Access the Guided Setup System • Access the User Manual • Place the stream player into standby mode SETTINGS Audio Guided Setup User Manual Standyby Now NAVIGATING THE ON-SCREEN MENU To open the on-screen settings menu: 1. Press the V button on the remote control.
ADJUSTING THE AUDIO SETTINGS To adjust the audio settings: 1. Press the V button on the remote control. The VIZIO Internet Apps Plus™ dock displays. 2. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to highlight Settings and press OK. The on-screen settings menu is displayed. VIZIO AUDIO Lip Sync - + 0 W 3. Highlight Audio and press OK. The Audio Menu is displayed. 4.
USING THE NETWORK CONNECTION MENU Your Stream Player features a built-in wireless network connection. VIZIO Connecting to a Wireless Network WI-FI To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is being broadcast: Wireless Networks 1. Press the V button on the remote control. The VIZIO Internet Apps Plus™ dock displays. 2. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to highlight Settings and press OK. The on-screen settings menu is displayed. More Networks 3. Highlight Network and press OK.
Changing the Manual Setup Settings Advanced users can fine-tune the network settings using the Manual Setup feature. VIZIO To change advanced network settings: 1. From the Wi-Fi menu, highlight Manual Setup and press OK. The Manual Setup menu is displayed. 1 2 3 2. Use the 4 Arrow 5 6buttons to highlight a setting and press OK to enter a value using the 7 8number 9 pad. To delete a value, on-screen highlight OK the 0 x button and press OK.
Connecting to a Hidden Network To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is not being broadcast: 1. From the Wi-Fi menu, highlight Enter Network Name and press OK. The Hidden Network menu is displayed. VIZIO ENTER ACCESS POINT NAME Please enter your access point name. This is used for locating an access point with a hidden SSID. W 2. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter your network’s name (SSID), then highlight Connect and press OK. 3.
CHANGING THE STREAM PLAYER SYSTEM SETTINGS Using the system settings menu, you can: • View the System Information • Change the on-screen menu language • Set the time • Set the output video resolution • Reset Stream Player VIZIO SYSTEM W System Information Language English Time & Local Settings Output Video Resolution Screen Saver Displaying System Information Auto Off Reset To display a summary of the Stream Player settings: 1. Press the V button on the remote control.
Changing the On-Screen Menu Language Your Stream Player can display the on-screen menu in different languages. To change the on-screen menu language: VIZIO LANGUAGE 1. From the System Menu, highlight Language and press OK. The Language menu displays. W English French Spanish 2. Highlight your preferred language (English, French, or Spanish) and press OK. 3. Press the Exit button on the remote. Setting the Time and Local Settings: To set the Stream Player’s time and local settings: 1.
Change the Output Video Resolution You can adjust the output video resolution of the Stream Player. VIZIO To change the output video resolution: OUTPUT VIDEO RESOLUTION 1. From the System Menu, highlight Output Video Resolution and press OK. The Output video Resolution menu displays. Auto W 720p 1080p 2. Highlight the resolution you wish to use and press OK: • Auto: The Stream Player will auto detect the output resolution of the content being played.
Resetting the Stream Player to Factory Default Settings All of the on-screen menu settings can be reset to the factory defaults. If you restore the Stream Player to the factory default settings, all changes you have made to the settings will be lost. Reset Co-Star LT to Factory Settings To restore the Stream Player to its factory default settings: Clear memory and reset all Co-Star LT settings to factory defaults. This will also clear all account information in your VIA apps. VIZIO RESET W 1.
USING THE GUIDED SETUP MENU The Stream Player's Setup App can be used to easily adjust the screen size, connect the Stream Player with your network, or set up the preferred power mode. VIZIO GUIDED SETUP Screen Size Using Guided Setup Network Setup To access guided setup: Power Mode W 1. Press the V button on the remote control. The VIZIO Internet Apps Plus™ dock displays. 2. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to highlight Settings and press OK. The on-screen settings menu is displayed. 3.
VIEWING THE ON-SCREEN USER MANUAL A copy of the Stream Player's user manual is included on the Stream Player itself. To view the on-screen user manual: VIZIO SETTINGS 1. From the Settings Menu, highlight User Manual and press OK. The User Manual displays. Audio 2. Use the remote to navigate the user manual: Guided Setup • Use the Up and Down Arrow Buttons to select the chapter you want to view. • Use the Left and Right Arrow Buttons to browse through the pages in each chapter.
PLAYING USB MEDIA To play USB media, you must first save your music, images, and videos onto a USB thumb drive. Remember: • The USB thumb drive must be formatted as FAT32. • The player is not designed to play media from external hard drives or mp3 players. To play your USB media: 1. Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the back of the Stream Player. 2. Press the V button on the remote control. The VIZIO Internet Apps Plus™ dock displays. 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING I am having trouble connecting to my network. • Try repositioning the Stream Player or your router/modem for the best wireless connection. • Turn all devices off. Restart your router/modem. • Try to use another internet-connected device. If it is not working correctly, call your internet service provider (ISP). There is no picture on the TV. • Ensure all devices are plugged in. Turn all devices on. • Set your TV input to the HDMI port the Stream Player is connected to.
LEGAL / COMPLIANCE FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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